This may sound really strange, but the issue of breast pads is one of the reasons why I decided to start blogging in the first place. I was so struck by the vast difference in quality of different products on the market and I wasted quite a bit of money trying to find something that wasn’t bulky and just all-around awful to wear. I really wanted to share my thoughts on the topic with other women (and I had a million other blog post topics, as well). And so, a post on disposable breast pad comparison was one of my first!
Since that time, I’ve learned SO much about all the different options out there for breastfeeding women. We aren’t limited to what we can find in the aisles of Target, ladies! And just like I now know that reusable diapers are an awesome option for babies, I’ve been intrigued by reusable options for breast pads, as well. Anything I can do to save some money and be a bit more eco-friendly is worth checking out!
Today I’m featuring a breast pad that is really and truly unlike anything else on the market, and after having seen it for myself up close and personal, I simply must sing its praises. I will be recommending LilyPadz to every single expecting and breastfeeding mama I know, for sure!
LilyPadz are reusable breast pads, but they are not made of any sort of cloth. They are made of silicone, which as you know, does NOT absorb any liquid. Scratching your head about how in the heck this could work as a breast pad? They are actually designed to keep your breasts from leaking at all in between feedings! AMAZING! They have a slightly tacky side that, when applied correctly, keeps pressure on the nipple and keeps you leak free until it is time to remove them and feed the baby. Now, I don’t think they can work a miracle and keep you leak-free for 8 hours when you have a newborn, or anything, but when used properly, women report great success with them.
I do think that this will not be the product I use for the first few weeks of breastfeeding, as I recall that being a time when my milk was sort of out of control. It was also a time when I needed to make frequent use of lanolin products. While you can use lanolin with LilyPadz, you are advised to use it sparingly and be extra careful to wash them well each day. I think that I’ll just turn to these once my hormones get a bit more under control and breastfeeding becomes slightly more predictable.
While I can’t yet speak to their effectiveness at preventing leaks, I have practiced applying LilyPadz and I can say that they are easy to apply. I’m also happy to report that they are SUPER DUPER THIN. Like, so thin I couldn’t really believe it. I may have actually squealed a little bit at the thought of getting to wear something so discreet this time around. Joy of joys!
LilyPadz do require an oil-cutting soap to be used on the pads daily in order to keep the tacky side working properly. I received a starter kit, which is what I would recommend to anyone interested in this product. It comes with one pair of LilyPadz, one bottle of LilyWash (a silicone cleanser) and one box of LilyWipes, which are great to use if you are away from home and need to clean the pads.
LilyPadz are a fabulous product, and I would highly recommend them to anyone! You can purchase a starter kit for $36.95, and can purchase them online here or check out the store locator for your nearest retail option.
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to win a LilyPadz starter kit!
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
These would be for me, Maybe with my chest being small this would give me confidence to wear shirts I would never wear.
This set would be for my friend.
I would keep these for myself.
I’d keep it for myself. Been thinking about trying those out this time!
I would like to win this for my baby sister. She is having a hard time nursing and leaking.
This would be for myself. I got a set at my shower and loved it. I wore the stickiness off. It did last for about 6 weeks with pretty much daily use though!
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this would be for a friend who is expecting
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I’d love to try these out myself!
I would like to get for my sister due in June. This will be here second child and I am so happy she is nursing this one also. I wish I had these when I had my four. I would like to get the starter kit for her. thank you for the giveaway!
These would be for me…due in April!
It would be for me. I did disposable with my last baby and would love to try the reusable for this one.
They would be for me.
this would prevent losing all that milk soaking into the disposable pads.
If I won I’d keep these for myself.
I am expecting our first baby (boy) in March. I would be keeping them for myself.
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I would keep this for myself. I’m currently breastfeeding and I find the breast pads to be quite annoying. 🙂
I’d be using them!
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I am expecting baby #3 and I just learned that a product like this existed when I was done nursing baby #2. I would love reusable breast pads!
I would love this for myself!
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These would be for me! Baby is due in a few short weeks!
If I won, these would be for me. I feel like I have milk coming out of my ears some days.
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I love these! Used them with both my babies. If I won I would be giving these to a pregnant friend as the BEST baby shower present.
This would be for me 🙂
They would be for myself or my sister to try them out & see if they work. We both breastfed our other 2 children, & plan on breastfeeding
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This would be for my husbands aunt who is going to soon be a first time mommy for the first time!
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I would keep them for myself for our next babe!
the prize would be for me – I’m expecting!
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These would be for me 🙂
I wish I had tried these when I was nursing my 2 daughters! I would give this to my cousin.
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they would be for my daughter-in-law
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i would keep this for myself
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My sister would get them
This would be for my daughter in law,,she just recently had a baby boy an is breast feeding
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This would be for me to use, if I won 🙂
This would be for my sister who is due in a couple months!
It would be for myself, if I won.
love this! I was thinking someone needed to use silicone because it is so easily cleaned and here we o 🙂 I would use them myself 🙂
These would be for me. I’ve been curious about these since I had Levi (3 pregnancies ago!).
It would be for me.
I’d win it for me! I would even soak through 6 layers of hemp! to not leak would be blessings above blessings!
I would give it to my sister’s friend who will be having a baby very soon, February is her due date. She just went home to be with her family when she delivers.
I would gift it to one of my 3 expecting friends! 🙂
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For me. 🙂 My baby is 8 days old and I could sure use these!!!
This set would be for my Fiance’s sister-in-law, since she is about to be a mother.
I’m *hoping* these will be for me in the near (maybe?) future!
I would love this set for myself! I am due in June and am looking for something different to use for breastfeeding this time around.
This would be for myself to use for baby #2 due in March! 🙂
I’d save this for myself!
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I would use these for myself! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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Totally for me! I love this product!
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My sister is having a baby in May, so I would give these to her!
IT would be for me. thanks for the chance
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I would use these for myself when i have my next baby
I would LOVE to win this for myself i am due in April with my third blessing and will be a first time breastfeeding momma!
I would give this to my daughter who is having our FIRST GRANDCHILD!!!
It would be for me! I am breastfeeding my 6 week old son!
these would be for me for the next baby. i accidently put my last set in the dishwasher 🙁
if i won this would be for me!
I have a friend who is due 1/25/12 and I would give these to her. I used them for my 2nd baby and LOVED them!
If I won I would keep this for myself